Because of the strong, personal connections found within companies, negative performance reviews are often taken personally and can result in team members withdrawing or leaving your organization.
This can present a number of challenges to maintaining a high level of productivity. When evaluating team member job performance, it’s important to be as positive as possible, and frame negative reviews constructively.
A cohesive group is crucial for effective team building but can be detrimental to individual performance. The group is likely to make excuses for their poor-performing members. So be sure to insulate the group from any discussions that are critical of individuals.
However, when your staff is doing well, celebrate exuberantly. Make sure that everyone feels like they’re an indispensable member of the team. This can go a long way toward motivating the performance you require.
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